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Mr Jack Hired by Blizzard!

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Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-08 21:54:21
October 08 2009 21:52 GMT
#1
This is great news. He has just started this week and will be working on SC2.

http://www.starcraft-source.com/article/news/view/?id=341

[image loading]

You can find the rest of his work here.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=87906
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
RoieTRS
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States2569 Posts
October 08 2009 21:54 GMT
#2
Gotta love it when companies do good things for a change.

This is fantastic news.
konadora, in Racenilatr's blog: "you need to stop thinking about starcraft or anything computer-related for that matter. It's becoming a bad addiction imo"
Doctorasul
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
Romania1145 Posts
October 08 2009 21:56 GMT
#3
This is great, I'm impressed. Blizz just got themselves some more passionate talent, awesome!
"I believe in Spinoza's god who reveals himself in the harmony of all that exists, but not in a god who concerns himself with the fate and actions of human beings." - Albert Einstein
DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
October 08 2009 21:56 GMT
#4
Love this guy!

Hope he has a good time at Blizz.
LiquipediaBrain in my filth.
Haemonculus
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
United States6980 Posts
October 08 2009 21:58 GMT
#5
About time! I've loved his art for ages!
I admire your commitment to being *very* oily
spinesheath
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Germany8679 Posts
October 08 2009 22:00 GMT
#6
They certainly hired a skilled guy there. But I wonder how much concept art is still required for SC2... They should mostly be done with that part.
If you have a good reason to disagree with the above, please tell me. Thank you.
MutaDoom
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Canada1163 Posts
October 08 2009 22:04 GMT
#7
On October 09 2009 07:00 spinesheath wrote:
They certainly hired a skilled guy there. But I wonder how much concept art is still required for SC2... They should mostly be done with that part.

There will be others. <3Mr Jack
Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
October 08 2009 22:06 GMT
#8
Blizzard is so confusing.. sometimes they are bad sometimes they are just genius
Lim Yo Hwan forever!
Postaldude
Profile Joined September 2009
Sweden180 Posts
October 08 2009 22:06 GMT
#9
omg finally, his zerg work is just awesome... I hope they dont got his hands leashed and let the man integrate his style!
You must construct additional pylons
KizZBG
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
u gotta skate8152 Posts
October 08 2009 22:07 GMT
#10
Hell, it's about time.
eSTRO for life | #2 Sea.Really fan! | #1 GosI[Flying] fan! | Clide - best SC2 terran!
b3h47pte
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States1317 Posts
October 08 2009 22:11 GMT
#11
His stuff wasn't actual blizzard concept art before? oh...>>
congrats to him!
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
October 08 2009 22:12 GMT
#12
Awesome, I hope we'll see lots more of his work in sc2/the expansions =)
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InFiNitY[pG]
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
Germany3474 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-08 22:17:17
October 08 2009 22:15 GMT
#13
crazy that they actually did hire him. he's definitely up to the challenge tho
"I just pressed stimpack, and somehow I won the battle" -Flash
mOnion
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States5657 Posts
October 08 2009 22:16 GMT
#14
this is why blizzard is the best gaming corporation. ever.

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aeroH
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States1034 Posts
October 08 2009 22:17 GMT
#15
one up for blizzard. awesome
3clipse
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
Canada2555 Posts
October 08 2009 22:20 GMT
#16
He absolutely deserves this. The guy is just overflowing with talent.
keV.
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States3214 Posts
October 08 2009 22:22 GMT
#17
Awesome, I LOVE this guys work. Blizzard has a great eye.
"brevity is the soul of wit" - William Shakesman
SwEEt[TearS]
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Canada1575 Posts
October 08 2009 22:30 GMT
#18
yay grats Jacks ^^ your art is so awesome
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Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
October 08 2009 22:31 GMT
#19
Fantastic :D. Really happy for him!
Dav_
Profile Joined June 2009
Hungary236 Posts
October 08 2009 22:33 GMT
#20
On October 09 2009 07:00 spinesheath wrote:
They certainly hired a skilled guy there. But I wonder how much concept art is still required for SC2... They should mostly be done with that part.


He did some Diablo stuff too
http://www.diablo-source.com/index.php?cmd=media&sec=artwork&member_id=591
+skill tree art
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs44/f/2009/120/4/4/Diablo_3_Skill_Trees_by_Mr__Jack.jpg
Slaughter
Profile Blog Joined November 2003
United States20254 Posts
October 08 2009 22:36 GMT
#21
Good for him! His work is really awesome. Glad Blizz recognized the skills.
Never Knows Best.
IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32277 Posts
October 08 2009 22:42 GMT
#22
I thought he got hired a long time ago? I remember someone saying that :0
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da_head
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada3350 Posts
October 08 2009 22:47 GMT
#23
excellent =D
When they see MC Probe, all the ladies disrobe.
ZeroCartin
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Costa Rica2390 Posts
October 08 2009 22:49 GMT
#24
CRAP

Im sooooOOOOo envious right now! FUUUUUUCK lol!

Im gonna make like a bazillion fanart to get a spot there, and be the next Mr Jack loved guy on the forums so they notice me. GOD DAMNIT *starts scribbling away*
"My sister is on vacation in Costa Rica right now. I hope she stays a while because she's a miserable cunt." -pubbanana
Psyonic_Reaver
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4341 Posts
October 08 2009 22:55 GMT
#25
Congrats Jack! You're gonna have an amazing time!
So wait? I'm bad? =(
AlTheCake
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada1071 Posts
October 08 2009 23:04 GMT
#26
That's so awesome! I fucking love Mr.Jack<3
Rojam
Profile Joined September 2007
Germany234 Posts
October 08 2009 23:08 GMT
#27
He deserves this, congrats Mr.Jack !
anch
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States5457 Posts
October 08 2009 23:14 GMT
#28
imbalisk vs 1 zealot.
andiCR
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Costa Rica2273 Posts
October 08 2009 23:23 GMT
#29
Dude deserves it.. Congratulations to him!:D
Nightmare1795 wrote: I played a guy in bronze who said he was Japanese. That was the only game I ever dropped a nuke, which was purely coincidental.
aeroH
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States1034 Posts
October 08 2009 23:25 GMT
#30
On October 09 2009 07:33 Dav_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 07:00 spinesheath wrote:
They certainly hired a skilled guy there. But I wonder how much concept art is still required for SC2... They should mostly be done with that part.


He did some Diablo stuff too
http://www.diablo-source.com/index.php?cmd=media&sec=artwork&member_id=591
+skill tree art
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs44/f/2009/120/4/4/Diablo_3_Skill_Trees_by_Mr__Jack.jpg

that's amazing
MooCow
Profile Joined September 2008
1434 Posts
October 08 2009 23:26 GMT
#31
that's really cool
Congrats to him!
Making history not reliving it.
lepape
Profile Joined November 2005
Canada557 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-08 23:27:22
October 08 2009 23:26 GMT
#32
It's great news, but at the same time, concept artist when the beta is almost released? I guess he'll do some concept art for the next expansion units, but do you guys think his work will really reflect in the game that much?
gumbum8
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States721 Posts
October 08 2009 23:27 GMT
#33
Props to you Jack!
but really, has anyone REALLY been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Code
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada634 Posts
October 08 2009 23:33 GMT
#34
Wow, i hadn't seen any of his work before but that's really amazing stuff. Congrats Mr. Jack!
Rotodyne
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2263 Posts
October 08 2009 23:34 GMT
#35
On October 09 2009 08:26 lepape wrote:
It's great news, but at the same time, concept artist when the beta is almost released? I guess he'll do some concept art for the next expansion units, but do you guys think his work will really reflect in the game that much?


It's more just about how he drew amazing units, and got a job with blizzard.
I can only play starcraft when I am shit canned. IPXZERG is a god.
Necosarius
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Sweden4042 Posts
October 08 2009 23:35 GMT
#36
Amazing art :o
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
October 08 2009 23:41 GMT
#37
awesome!

congrats MrJack!
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-09 00:01:35
October 09 2009 00:01 GMT
#38
On October 09 2009 08:26 lepape wrote:
It's great news, but at the same time, concept artist when the beta is almost released?



Ah to be young and niave. I too remember when I thought the beta was right around the corner. Like the time I caught the ferry over to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for my shoe, so, I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. Give me five bees for a quarter, you'd say. Now where were we? Oh yeah: the important thing was I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time. They didn't have white onions because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones...
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
Chuiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
3470 Posts
October 09 2009 00:20 GMT
#39
Fantastic, I look forward to the revised art and new concepts in upcoming expansions.
♞
selboN
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States2523 Posts
October 09 2009 00:46 GMT
#40
This is great! Congrats!! Have always loved his work!
"That's what happens when you're using a mouse made out of glass!" -Tasteless (Referring to ZergBong)
selboN
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States2523 Posts
October 09 2009 00:48 GMT
#41
On October 09 2009 08:25 aeroH wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 07:33 Dav_ wrote:
On October 09 2009 07:00 spinesheath wrote:
They certainly hired a skilled guy there. But I wonder how much concept art is still required for SC2... They should mostly be done with that part.


He did some Diablo stuff too
http://www.diablo-source.com/index.php?cmd=media&sec=artwork&member_id=591
+skill tree art
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs44/f/2009/120/4/4/Diablo_3_Skill_Trees_by_Mr__Jack.jpg

that's amazing

Slightly off topic... I thought they removed the skill tree for Diablo 3..?
"That's what happens when you're using a mouse made out of glass!" -Tasteless (Referring to ZergBong)
Wr3k
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2533 Posts
October 09 2009 00:50 GMT
#42
Such awesome zerg art.
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
October 09 2009 00:51 GMT
#43
n_______________________________________________________________n

just checked his most recent deviations



[image loading]


[image loading]


lol it appears there was no need to download and reupload his artwork at all :D
wwww
YunhOLee
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Canada2470 Posts
October 09 2009 01:23 GMT
#44
Great decision from Blizzard.
Live it, love it, play it, kill it. JulyZerg and IPXZerg greatest TL.net fan
Sigrun
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
United States1655 Posts
October 09 2009 01:29 GMT
#45
Awesome! I hope we get to see even more amazing stuff from him now that he's going to be solely drawing for Blizzard.
Graphics
PokePill
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States1048 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-09 01:38:49
October 09 2009 01:37 GMT
#46
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-09 01:54:00
October 09 2009 01:53 GMT
#47
On October 09 2009 10:37 PokePill wrote:
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING


1) There are going to be 2 expansions

2) As devs said during Blizzcon or maybe WWI, can't remember, Thor is example of a unit that went reverse way - artists said "find a place for a giant mech".

I think they were told to come up with something as 3rd unit made in Factory before that though
It's a cool unit anyway
wwww
Spartan
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2030 Posts
October 09 2009 01:54 GMT
#48
Congratulations! This guy deserves the position, no doubt. He truly is very talented and I enjoy his artwork over some of Blizzard's artists.
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Alventenie
Profile Joined July 2007
United States2147 Posts
October 09 2009 01:55 GMT
#49
Since the terran part of SC2 is first, and most of his SC work is zerg, it does seem to make sense they picked him up now as beta is about to be (maybe? =P) released, so he has time to work on the zerg concept art in their expansion story. Seems like a logical time to get him now so he has time to work in the zerg area of it.
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
October 09 2009 02:02 GMT
#50
wow for some reason I thought he was already hired on for blizzard after he did like 10 or so of those zerg pics. props man (I do remember seeing the larva pic at blizzcon on a display, I was gonna take it home but someone beat me to it)
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
Boundz(DarKo)
Profile Joined March 2009
5311 Posts
October 09 2009 02:08 GMT
#51
Really fun for Mr Jack, totally deserved it!
OmgIRok
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Taiwan2699 Posts
October 09 2009 02:12 GMT
#52
i totally want the picture in OP as a wallpaper ...... =[

He's such a good artist i love his work
"Wanna join my [combo] clan?" "We play turret d competitively"
pzea469
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States1520 Posts
October 09 2009 02:57 GMT
#53
fuck yeah!
Kill the Deathball
Wineandbread
Profile Joined September 2009
United States2065 Posts
October 09 2009 03:01 GMT
#54
Yeah! I'm glad they hired him, love his artwork.

I agree that it's a little late though, but he'll have his time in the other two expansions.
rally_point
Profile Joined April 2009
Canada458 Posts
October 09 2009 03:12 GMT
#55
good job Mr Jack, you really deserve it
FyRe_DragOn
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada2056 Posts
October 09 2009 03:18 GMT
#56
amen

very impressive artwork, blizzard made an excellent choice here
aka DragOn[NaS]
Boundz(DarKo)
Profile Joined March 2009
5311 Posts
October 09 2009 03:22 GMT
#57
On October 09 2009 12:01 Wineandbread wrote:
I agree that it's a little late though, but he'll have his time in the other two expansions.

They hired him for the Zerg campaign.
chongu
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Malaysia2593 Posts
October 09 2009 03:31 GMT
#58
: D He really deserves it. all the best.... hopefully u doesn't stop making/giving outwork for us
SC2 is to BW, what coke is to wine.
Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
October 09 2009 04:24 GMT
#59
On October 09 2009 10:37 PokePill wrote:
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING


I always enjoy it when people like you are banned before I even read your posts. I have no idea why people are saying that it is late for Blizzard to be picking up Mr Jack. Starcraft 2 is not even in beta yet. Anyway ten bucks says that we see Mr Jacks zerg artwork in the manual.
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
StorrZerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States13919 Posts
October 09 2009 04:26 GMT
#60
Sex. all that needs to be said. sex.
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Captain Peabody
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3128 Posts
October 09 2009 04:26 GMT
#61
This is actually good timing, considering the next expansion's going to be pretty much all Zerg, all the time--and all the Zerg "briefing rooms", characters, locations, ships, special units, etc are going to take massive amounts of designing and concepting. Having Mr. Jack on the team to help get some of that out is definitely good.

I'm not someone who generally has much of a problem with Blizzard's art style and Samwise's work...but it's still great to see someone with this much talent and enthusiasm get onboard the SC2 art team. Happy sailing, dude!
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Retsukage
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1002 Posts
October 09 2009 04:38 GMT
#62
On October 09 2009 10:37 PokePill wrote:
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING


You do know they are making 2 more games for sc2 after this right?
To change is to improve, to change often is to be perfect - Winston Chruchill
A3iL3r0n
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States2196 Posts
October 09 2009 04:59 GMT
#63
On October 09 2009 13:24 Archerofaiur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 10:37 PokePill wrote:
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING


I always enjoy it when people like you are banned before I even read your posts. I have no idea why people are saying that it is late for Blizzard to be picking up Mr Jack. Starcraft 2 is not even in beta yet. Anyway ten bucks says that we see Mr Jacks zerg artwork in the manual.

+1

That was totally great when I read his post, and then saw he was banned.

On topic: This is fucking awesome. He totally deserved to get hired by Blizz.

Cheers, Mr. Jack

My psychiatrist says I have deep-seated Ragneuroses :(
PobTheCad
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
Australia893 Posts
October 09 2009 05:00 GMT
#64
i wouldn't say it is too late
surely they need graphics for the manuals? or are they releasing a pdf text manual for sc2?
Once again back is the incredible!
MamiyaOtaru
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States1687 Posts
October 09 2009 05:16 GMT
#65
you can have art in a pdf manual ??
omninmo
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
2349 Posts
October 09 2009 05:36 GMT
#66
nice stuff mr jack. best of luck
WakaDoDo
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden1183 Posts
October 09 2009 06:07 GMT
#67
This is amazing, Blizzard really does feel down-to-earth these days .

Congratulations Mr Jack!
Whiplash
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States2929 Posts
October 09 2009 06:23 GMT
#68
I bet hes going to do some concept art for Diablo 3 as well. In my opinion his art style fits diablo 3 a bit more then starcraft although his starcraft work is top notch and very good (that means his d3 artwork will be even better!).
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ShaperofDreams
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2492 Posts
October 09 2009 08:17 GMT
#69
"ShaperofDreams February 17, 2009 09:24 Thread: MrJack Zerg Artwork Direct Link

MrJack apply as a concept artist for blizzard. You have qualifications for that, just show them a portfolio similar to what you have shown us and you are insta-hired. its not as hard as you think, i have respect for Samwise but he isn't anything special, he got hired by blizzard when they were tiny and working on simple 2d games."

"ShaperofDreams February 17, 2009 11:53 Thread: MrJack Zerg Artwork Direct Link

My father is a senior concept artist for Radical Ent., sister company of blizzard, MrJack's stuff is fine, he may have to get a little familiar with Maya so he can communicate with them, as long as he is creative and he can create skillfully (which he has proven) he'll be fine."


BOOYAA

Awesome job Jack I wish you the best of luck!
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DeCoup
Profile Joined September 2006
Australia1933 Posts
October 09 2009 10:06 GMT
#70
On October 09 2009 13:38 Retsukage wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 10:37 PokePill wrote:
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING


You do know they are making 2 more games for sc2 after this right?

You on crack? Yes theres 2 more expansions. But as he said.. the NEXT expansion is the Zerg expansion so it is good timing.
"Poor guy. I really did not deserve that win. So this is what it's like to play Protoss..." - IdrA
evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12796 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-09 10:07:43
October 09 2009 10:07 GMT
#71
oh god plz plz make them movable units not fancy chunks of ornaments.
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Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States5770 Posts
October 09 2009 10:34 GMT
#72
This is fantastic news, his artwork is simply stunning!
'life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery'
how sad that sc2 has no shield battery :(
pyrogenetix
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
China5098 Posts
October 09 2009 10:37 GMT
#73
we'll see how this goes =D
Yea that looks just like Kang Min... amazing game sense... and uses mind games well, but has the micro of a washed up progamer.
Rice
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States1332 Posts
October 09 2009 11:09 GMT
#74
On October 09 2009 09:01 Archerofaiur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 08:26 lepape wrote:
It's great news, but at the same time, concept artist when the beta is almost released?



Ah to be young and niave. I too remember when I thought the beta was right around the corner. Like the time I caught the ferry over to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for my shoe, so, I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. Give me five bees for a quarter, you'd say. Now where were we? Oh yeah: the important thing was I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time. They didn't have white onions because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones...



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cascades
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Singapore6122 Posts
October 09 2009 12:03 GMT
#75
On October 09 2009 14:16 MamiyaOtaru wrote:
you can have art in a pdf manual ??


Sure they do. Ever seen a game manual before? For most, not only cover page has art, art is inserted randomly at various points to make it pretty and less walls of text.
HS: cascades#1595 || LoL: stoppin
foeffa
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Belgium2115 Posts
October 09 2009 12:26 GMT
#76
Holy shit, the guy's work is astounding. :o
觀過斯知仁矣.
BloodDrunK
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bangladesh2767 Posts
October 09 2009 12:50 GMT
#77
nice to see blizzard being a bit serious with sc2 for a change.mr. jacks artwork is fantastic btw.
You have the power to create your own destiny.
ggfobster
Profile Joined April 2007
United States298 Posts
October 09 2009 13:50 GMT
#78
On October 09 2009 09:01 Archerofaiur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 08:26 lepape wrote:
It's great news, but at the same time, concept artist when the beta is almost released?



Ah to be young and niave. I too remember when I thought the beta was right around the corner. Like the time I caught the ferry over to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for my shoe, so, I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. Give me five bees for a quarter, you'd say. Now where were we? Oh yeah: the important thing was I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time. They didn't have white onions because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones...


LAWL

Congrats Mr. Jack, you've earned it!
Jobbies
Profile Joined May 2009
Scotland72 Posts
October 09 2009 15:24 GMT
#79
Congrats! Some great artwork
MuR)Ernu
Profile Joined September 2008
Finland768 Posts
October 09 2009 16:25 GMT
#80
who is mister jack?
Railxp
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Hong Kong1313 Posts
October 09 2009 16:35 GMT
#81
oh shit awesome! yay congrats mr. jack! I hope he visits TL more often =p
~\(。◕‿‿◕。)/~,,,,,,,,>
danieldrsa
Profile Joined June 2008
Brazil523 Posts
October 09 2009 17:28 GMT
#82
Well deserved, i have high hopes for the zerg "lobbies" before the missions. I drool just by imagining a hatchery from inside, fully working, and with such a great artist behind them.

I reaally hope he does the paladin for the first D3 expansion too (since its pretty obvious the 5th will be amazon/bow user).
-*-
Ho0ps
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United Kingdom216 Posts
October 09 2009 21:16 GMT
#83
Brilliant news, all his art is fantastic to look at!
cgrinker
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States3824 Posts
October 09 2009 21:19 GMT
#84
On October 09 2009 07:07 KizZBG wrote:
Hell, it's about time.


I second this totally original statement.
ProoM
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Lithuania1741 Posts
October 09 2009 21:43 GMT
#85
Wow! I've seen his works before, it's amazing, however never thought blizzard will hire him! awsome news, Gl!
IMBA - International Mountain Bicycling Association.
Tuke
Profile Joined January 2009
Finland1666 Posts
October 09 2009 22:06 GMT
#86
congratulations mr.jack
TeamLiquid CJ Entusman #42
Saikyun
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden20 Posts
October 09 2009 22:45 GMT
#87
Awesome. :D
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-09 23:14:36
October 09 2009 23:14 GMT
#88
I actually prefer his diablo artworks :p

I love the pala with Sigon set vs Andy

Gratz
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
Tonkerchen
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
680 Posts
October 09 2009 23:17 GMT
#89
wow haha
when i saw his pictures the first time, i really thought these were made by blizzard.
really skilled, enjoy your new business!
The time is just an illusion... created by mankind... /// Lee Young Ho last Bonjwa on earth! /// «I'll... destroy everyone in 2009. Ok...? Thank you.» - Ma Jae Yoon - Maestro Of Zerg
nofAcedAgent
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States952 Posts
October 10 2009 00:14 GMT
#90
Mr. Jack will do great things at Blizzard - Im sure of it!

CHEERS!!
dekuschrub
Profile Joined May 2008
United States2069 Posts
October 10 2009 03:22 GMT
#91
awesome news. you would think it would be a no brainer to pick up a gem like mr jack, but only great companies like blizz can pull this kinda stuff off. KUDOS
ShivaN
Profile Joined January 2007
United States933 Posts
October 10 2009 03:41 GMT
#92
That's awesome! Haha.. when I first saw one of his pieces of art I just assumed it was another official piece of Blizzard art already. I later learned that wasn't the case. It's great to hear that it's true now!

Gratz!
Vedic
Profile Joined March 2008
United States582 Posts
October 10 2009 05:18 GMT
#93
Now they need to hire Guitar Johnny for his music work!

I tried to commit seppuku, but I accidentally committed bukkake.
Latham
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
9568 Posts
October 10 2009 10:04 GMT
#94
Such an excellent and talented artist. I always enjoy looking at his work, but I have to say, the Diablo fan art far outclasses his Starcraft ones. I wish him the best and am looking forward to seeing more of his work in the future (and in the manuals). ;]
For the curse of life is the curse of want. PC = https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/4JknvV
Straylight
Profile Joined March 2008
Canada706 Posts
October 11 2009 05:15 GMT
#95
On October 09 2009 19:06 DeCoup wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 13:38 Retsukage wrote:
On October 09 2009 10:37 PokePill wrote:
this is probably the worst sc2 news I've read in a while

they are just NOW hiring a new artist for SC2? are you kidding me? and his talents are probably going to have to go to waste taking orders from inferior artists (samwise) and dumb down his work to "fit" into Blizzard lore

but at least hes getting paid CHA CHING


You do know they are making 2 more games for sc2 after this right?

You on crack? Yes theres 2 more expansions. But as he said.. the NEXT expansion is the Zerg expansion so it is good timing.


You on crack? Blizzard hired MrJack cause he's talented, not cause he can draw Zerg. There are Blizzard games that need concept art other than SC2.
It felt like gravity.
wodesanchoon
Profile Joined August 2009
25 Posts
October 11 2009 05:47 GMT
#96
This guy is great. Hopefully, beneficial changes will be made.
KinosJourney2
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden1811 Posts
October 11 2009 15:25 GMT
#97
He got hired? nice! i remember reading the thread here on TL about his art a while ago. Best of luck for him ^^
ocho wrote: EDIT: NEVERMIND, THIS THING HAS APM TECHNOLOGY OMG
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
October 11 2009 15:26 GMT
#98
SOTS is adding an 8th member whose face is shrowded in shadow :o . Is it Mr. Jack?
Clow
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
Brazil880 Posts
October 11 2009 16:12 GMT
#99
About freaking time.
The artwork part of the game is guaranteed now.
(–_–) CJ Entusman #33
NeverGG *
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom5399 Posts
October 12 2009 01:02 GMT
#100
That's great news. Congratulations to him I think his work is really gorgeous.
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ShaperofDreams
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2492 Posts
October 12 2009 01:26 GMT
#101
As a concept artist he should be floating in a relatively nice pile of money, I dunno how different the scene is in the US though, or how he haggled.

Anyways congrats again MR Jack it's pretty awesome that TL gets another connection. If you don't mind my asking, how exactly did you get hired?
Bitches don't know about my overlord. FUCK OFF ALDARIS I HAVE ENOUGH PYLONS. My Balls are as smooth as Eggs.
Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
October 12 2009 03:03 GMT
#102
On October 12 2009 10:26 ShaperofDreams wrote:
As a concept artist he should be floating in a relatively nice pile of money, I dunno how different the scene is in the US though, or how he haggled.

Anyways congrats again MR Jack it's pretty awesome that TL gets another connection. If you don't mind my asking, how exactly did you get hired?


I dont think Mr Jack has a TL account. I do remember him telling me that he saw the MrJack artwork thread and was glad the TL people liked his artwork.
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madnessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1581 Posts
October 12 2009 04:43 GMT
#103
Blizzard's coolness factor just went up a bit. It's good to see that they are hiring talented people who actually care and are passionate about their work.
AdunToridas
Profile Joined December 2008
Germany380 Posts
October 12 2009 15:21 GMT
#104
These are wonderful news, I hope to see some amazing artwork

Btw, I wonder how he managed that. Did he move to California? Hm..
« People say I'm strange, does it make me a stranger that my best friend was born in a manger? »
Zelo
Profile Joined September 2009
United States10 Posts
October 13 2009 01:08 GMT
#105
Love his work.

How old is MrJack btw? And don't say early 20's because then I'll feel like I have to get up and go get good at something.
swat
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Australia142 Posts
October 13 2009 04:08 GMT
#106
On October 13 2009 10:08 Zelo wrote:
Love his work.

How old is MrJack btw? And don't say early 20's because then I'll feel like I have to get up and go get good at something.


From his deviant page, 22 I think :s
Kyhol
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada2575 Posts
October 13 2009 04:15 GMT
#107
This is the first I've ever heard of him, to my surprise I'm beyond impressed. This guy is going to do wonders for the gaming world, and hopefully SC2. His designs for Starcraft 2 blew me away, to say the least. They are much better than blizzards current designs. He brings a darker side to Starcraft, which makes perfect sense because Starcraft is a pretty dark game.

You make the units bring forth fear to the masses!
Wishing you well.
DoX.)
Profile Joined December 2008
Singapore6164 Posts
October 13 2009 04:38 GMT
#108
On October 10 2009 06:19 cgrinker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2009 07:07 KizZBG wrote:
Hell, it's about time.


I second this totally original statement.

Yep
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66358 Posts
October 13 2009 04:45 GMT
#109
um

who is Mr Jack?
POGGERS
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
October 13 2009 05:02 GMT
#110
Do you even read threads before posting in them?
Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27157 Posts
October 13 2009 05:09 GMT
#111
Seriously kona.
ModeratorGodfather
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66358 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-10-13 05:11:32
October 13 2009 05:10 GMT
#112
I read the articles in the OP but there wasn't any info about him -_-;;

Edit: I mean, I know he draws stuff but I was asking who exactly is he (like did he have past links to Blizzard or something)
POGGERS
Alur
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Denmark3900 Posts
October 13 2009 08:20 GMT
#113
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=87906
He "just" draws stuff.
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alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
October 13 2009 08:41 GMT
#114
On October 13 2009 14:09 Manifesto7 wrote:
Seriously kona.


i think he deservers a 2 week ban
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Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
October 13 2009 16:00 GMT
#115
On October 13 2009 17:20 Alur wrote:
He "just" draws stuff.


lol oh hes one of those "drawing guys" what are they called... oh yah artists.
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
lynx.oblige
Profile Joined August 2009
Sierra Leone2268 Posts
October 13 2009 17:59 GMT
#116
His work is fucking excellent. Good move.
Everyone needs a nemesis.
arb
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Noobville17921 Posts
October 13 2009 22:02 GMT
#117
poor zealot.

love the art
Artillery spawned from the forges of Hell
TeMiL
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Peru545 Posts
October 14 2009 18:07 GMT
#118
awsome
i like when starcraft passion becomes true
iNcontroL *
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
USA29055 Posts
October 14 2009 19:24 GMT
#119
kona rofl?
~Legit~
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
United States408 Posts
October 14 2009 19:36 GMT
#120
Only SC2 thread ever worth posting in. GREAT news congrats Mr. Jack.
LegitMatthew
Twilight Templar
Profile Joined April 2009
99 Posts
October 14 2009 21:43 GMT
#121
Best news in a while, imo.
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